[LINK] DBCDE: Convergence Review

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Convergence Review

 <http://www.dbcde.gov.au/digital_economy/convergence_review>


"Since the mid 1990s, convergence has continued to take a hold on the 
media and telecom industries, and hence, the response to convergence is 
not so much to be decided in terms of whether, but when." — World Bank.


The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, 
Senator Stephen Conroy, announced on 2 March 2011 the final Terms of 
Reference for the Convergence Review. A review committee will look at 
Australia's communications and media legislation and advise the 
government on potential amendments to keep our regulatory framework 
effective and appropriate for the new environment.

The government will announce the committee members for the review in the 
near future. The Review Committee will consult widely during the review, 
giving all Australians the opportunity to help shape regulations that are 
appropriate for established, new and emerging communications and media 
platforms.

* Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference for the Convergence Review aim to highlight the 
major issues that arise as a result of convergence. These include the 
value of Australian and local content, diversity of voices, community 
standards, regulatory certainty, competition and innovation.

* Background paper

What is convergence? How is it affecting Australians and changing 
traditional business models. Why do we need a review? Find out here.

 Convergence Review—Background paper (PDF, 2 MB)
 Convergence Review—Background paper (RTF, 5 MB)

* Convergence questions and answers

Find answers to any further queries you have about convergence and the 
purpose of the review. {Link} Convergence questions and answers

* Contribute to the review

The committee will consult widely throughout the review period. More 
information regarding the consultations and how to contribute to the 
review will be added to this website when it becomes available.

If you use Twitter, include the #converg hashtag in convergence-related 
tweets to be part of the discussion.

* Previous Submissions

View the draft Terms of Reference and the related submissions.

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Cheers,
Stephen.


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